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Job Description
Agency : Department of Public Health
Office : Disease Control
Division : Laboratories
Posting ID : 85-24-0280, 85-24-0338, 85-24-033+ / 41488
Posted : 0+ / 18 / 2026 - 10 / 02 / 2026
Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary $5,17+; Full Range $5,17+ - $7,341 / month
Job Type : Salaried
Category : Full Time
County : Cook
Number of Vacancies : 3
Plan / BU : RC062
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number :
85-24-0280, 85-24-0338, 85-24-033+ / 41488
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform the duties of Microbiologist 1.
Under direct supervision, performs professional microbiological work; completes a variety of standard microbiological and chemical analyses for chemical bacteria, fungi or parasitic microorganisms;
assumes responsibility for related support services in the Chicago Public Health Laboratory. Tests food, water and dairy samples for surveillance and for terrorism agents, in accordance with USFDA, USEPA, and Select Agent Rules.
Benefits Statement
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following :
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) REMOTE WORK NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and / or mental health resources
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link : https : / / www2.
illinois.gov / cms / benefits / Pages / default.aspx
Essential Functions
• Performs standard microbiological and chemical procedures used in the surveillance of the environment for bacterial, fungal or parasitic microorganisms.
• Provides assistance to other units.
• Identifies and prepares for appropriate testing a variety of environmental samples.
• Records findings of tests performed, reporting unequivocal results.
• Prepares special stains, solution, reagents and media.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, or a related field from a recognized college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
• One (1) year of professional laboratory experience in environmental laboratory testing samples of food, dairy products, water, or biological products.
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to laboratory testing of water, dairy, and food samples.
• One (1) year of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation and equipment.
• One (1) year of professional experience maintaining laboratory records.
• One (1) year of experience applying sterile techniques to avoid contamination of samples.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety.
With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
Work Hours : Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm
Work Location : 2121 W Taylor St, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
Agency Contact : DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov
Posting Group : Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.
jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources :
State employees : Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees : on Illinois.jobs2web.com click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail , spam , or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
You may receive emails from the following addresses :
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Last updated : 2026-0+-22
Office : Disease Control
Division : Laboratories
Posting ID : 85-24-0280, 85-24-0338, 85-24-033+ / 41488
Posted : 0+ / 18 / 2026 - 10 / 02 / 2026
Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary $5,17+; Full Range $5,17+ - $7,341 / month
Job Type : Salaried
Category : Full Time
County : Cook
Number of Vacancies : 3
Plan / BU : RC062
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number :
85-24-0280, 85-24-0338, 85-24-033+ / 41488
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform the duties of Microbiologist 1.
Under direct supervision, performs professional microbiological work; completes a variety of standard microbiological and chemical analyses for chemical bacteria, fungi or parasitic microorganisms;
assumes responsibility for related support services in the Chicago Public Health Laboratory. Tests food, water and dairy samples for surveillance and for terrorism agents, in accordance with USFDA, USEPA, and Select Agent Rules.
Benefits Statement
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following :
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) REMOTE WORK NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and / or mental health resources
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link : https : / / www2.
illinois.gov / cms / benefits / Pages / default.aspx
Essential Functions
• Performs standard microbiological and chemical procedures used in the surveillance of the environment for bacterial, fungal or parasitic microorganisms.
• Provides assistance to other units.
• Identifies and prepares for appropriate testing a variety of environmental samples.
• Records findings of tests performed, reporting unequivocal results.
• Prepares special stains, solution, reagents and media.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, or a related field from a recognized college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
• One (1) year of professional laboratory experience in environmental laboratory testing samples of food, dairy products, water, or biological products.
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to laboratory testing of water, dairy, and food samples.
• One (1) year of professional experience in the operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation and equipment.
• One (1) year of professional experience maintaining laboratory records.
• One (1) year of experience applying sterile techniques to avoid contamination of samples.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety.
With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
Work Hours : Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm
Work Location : 2121 W Taylor St, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
Agency Contact : DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov
Posting Group : Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.
jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources :
State employees : Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees : on Illinois.jobs2web.com click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail , spam , or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
You may receive emails from the following addresses :
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Last updated : 2026-0+-22
